The decision in Dr Sohail Malik reflects judicial recognition that modern workplaces are porous and interconnected, and that rigid organizational boundaries cannot dictate access to redressal. By expanding the jurisdiction of the IC, the Supreme Court has prioritized substantive justice over formalistic limits. Yet, as with many transformative rulings, the limits of adjudication without corresponding legislative or institutional support stand exposed.

SEBI’s shift toward liquid net-worth requirements prioritizes immediate solvency over dynamic, risk-weighted metrics used in the US and EU. While this deleveraging enhances market stability, it risks institutional consolidation and reduced SME flexibility.

[ Shreya is a student at National Law School of India University Bengaluru. ] The emergence of third-party funding ( TPF ) in Indian arbitration has exposed a critical gap in the legal framework governing the extent of liability of a third-party funder in arbitration. The funding received from TPF is often what provides complete financial support to claimants, who are dependent on TPF. This leads to the risk of the successful party being unable to enforce an adverse costs awa